An acoustic guitar makes its sound from a hollow timber body with no amplifier, strung either with bright steel strings or with softer nylon strings on a classical model.
An acoustic guitar makes its sound from a hollow timber body with no amplifier, strung either with bright steel strings or with softer nylon strings on a classical model.
About Acoustic Guitars
The acoustic guitar is the most popular instrument in the world, and the natural place to start playing. No amplifier is needed, chords sound full from day one, and the guitar pairs beautifully with the human voice. The main choice is between steel string guitars, with their loud, bright tone heard across folk, country, rock and pop, and nylon strung classical guitars, whose softer strings and wider neck make them a favourite first guitar for children and beginners.
SWAMP's range spans budget-friendly Artist models through to Enya's innovative carbon fibre guitars and stage-proven Takamine instruments. If you plan to perform, an acoustic electric guitar adds a pickup and preamp so you can plug straight into an amp or PA. The range also includes acoustic bass guitars and app connected smart guitars that make practice easier for new players.
Classical guitars use nylon strings that are gentler on the fingers, with a wider neck and a warm, mellow tone. Steel string guitars are louder and brighter, and are the sound most people associate with acoustic music.
Only if it has a pickup fitted. Acoustic electric guitars include a built-in pickup and preamp, and most other acoustics can be fitted with a soundhole pickup later on.
A 3/4 size guitar suits most children of primary school age, and nylon strings are easier on young fingers. Full size guitars generally suit players from around 12 years old.